Broncos are 5-point underdogs to Raiders in Week 12

The Denver Broncos (3-7) are considered five-point underdogs to the Oakland Raiders (4-6) in Week 12, according to OddsShark.com.

This marks the fifth time in a six-week stretch that the Broncos are considered betting underdogs. Denver was a 2.5-point favorite over the Cincinnati Bengals (4-6) last week and ended up losing by three points.

It remains to be seen if the Broncos’ odds will change if the team announces a switch at quarterback this week. Denver would be wise to turn to second-year quarterback Paxton Lynch so they can evaluate if the former first-round pick could be the team’s quarterback of the future.

Brock Osweiler has started over the last three weeks, going 0-3. Before Osweiler took over, Trevor Siemian went 3-4 to begin the season.

Lynch went 1-1 in two starts last season, throwing two touchdown passes and one interception in two and a half games. Now fully recovered from a shoulder injury, Lynch is healthy enough to play.